[2026-02-23 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Nuclear power in Pangasinan

Snippet: THE Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) sees data centers as a potential “catalyst for clean power deployment and economic opportunities” in the Philippines. In a recent press release, the organization explained that for this potential to be realized, data centers must be co-located with renewable energy zones. This would lead to dispersal of investments and jobs to the countryside, where wind energy projects are usually located.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/23/opinion/columns/nuclear-power-in-pangasinan/2282549

[2026-02-23 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong eyes booking system, fees after campers overrun hotspots

Snippet: Agricultural, Fisheries and Conservation Department reveals plan amid calls for stronger public education, law enforcement and visitor limits at popular sites

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3344274/hong-kong-eyes-booking-system-fees-after-campers-overrun-hotspots

[2026-02-23 01:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hungary spoils EU attempt at Russia sanctions package over oil flows

Snippet: Hungary’s nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who maintains close ties with the Kremlin, has long argued that Russian fossil fuels are indispensable for his economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3344273/hungary-spoils-eu-attempt-russia-sanctions-package-over-oil-flows

[2026-02-23 00:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Potentially Worst Blizzard In Decade" Set To Hammer Mid-Atlantic And Northeast

Snippet: A potentially historic winter storm is set to slam the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast beginning Sunday, bringing heavy snow, damaging winds, and coastal flooding.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/weather/potentially-worst-blizzard-decade-set-hammer-mid-atlantic-and-northeast

[2026-02-22 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | How China’s national food security push could reshape global markets

Snippet: Amid increasing pressure from trade wars and climate change, Beijing is reframing agriculture as a matter of national security

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3344152/china-seeks-cultivate-food-supply-immune-geopolitical-shocks

[2026-02-22 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Less snow, or more risk? What you need to know about avalanches and climate change

Snippet: Rising temperatures are forcing some ski resorts to close, while leaving others at greater risk of extreme weather

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/22/avalanches-climate-change-extreme-weather-ski-resorts

[2026-02-22 19:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Todd River expected to flow in Alice Springs amid severe weather warning

Snippet: Hundreds of sandbags were prepared for residents and businesses looking to guard against possible flooding. (ABC News: Xavier Martin)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-22/alice-springs-prepares-for-flood-amid-severe-weather-warning/106373816

[2026-02-22 18:54 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Floods hit outback South Australia

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/floods-hit-outback-south-australia-20260222-p5o4go.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-22 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Wildlife] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘That’s a losing battle’: baboon incursions cause tense human-wildlife standoff in Cape Town

Snippet: Animal rights activists disagree with authorities on how best to handle boom in primate population near Table Mountain

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/22/baboon-population-cape-town-south-africa-animal-rights-activists

[2026-02-22 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Rappler Special Coverages

Snippet: Philippine News Straight from the Hague: How to follow Rappler’s coverage of Duterte at the ICC Philippine News HIGHLIGHTS: November 30 anti-corruption rallies Dec 1, 2025 1:21 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Global Affairs COP30: UN Climate Change Conference agenda, latest news Nov 23, 2025 5:20 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News HIGHLIGHTS: Iglesia ni Cristo rally Nov 19, 2025 10:03 AM PHT

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/special-coverages/

[2026-02-22 13:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Environment

Snippet: Global mining company MMG has long been seeking to build a third tailings storage dam at its mine on the Tasmanian west coast, in the face of strong opposition from environmentalists. It's now put forward an alternative which conservationists say they won't fight.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/environment

[2026-02-22 12:58 UTC+10:00] [Australia weather] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Humid and unstable airmass’ to bring rain, flooding and thunderstorms across Australia’s east coast

Snippet: Life-threatening flash flooding warned for central Queensland and NT as long-awaited rain brings landslide threat to bushfire-affected Victoria

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/22/humid-and-unstable-airmass-to-bring-rain-flooding-and-thunderstorms-across-australias-east-coast

[2026-02-22 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Just ask for it’: Malaysia’s vape crackdown fails to break the habit

Snippet: An estimated 1.4 million Malaysian adults vape, despite existing curbs. Many say new laws will simply push them back to cigarettes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3344146/malaysias-vape-ban-plan-leaves-14-million-users-regulatory-limbo

[2026-02-22 10:30 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 92]

Source: 9News

Title: Australia is staring down the barrel of a dry, hot autumn

Snippet: Australia will sweat through a dry, hot autumn as long-range forecasts show above-average temperatures and below-average rainfall on the horizon.There will be no relief at night either, with above-average overnight temperatures predicted across much of Australia for March, April and May.The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) also currently rates the chances of an El Niño developing in the second half of the year at about 90 per cent, bringing more hot, dry conditions.Here's what Australians have to look forward to in

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/autumn-weather-forecast-australia-2026-state-by-state/098c6893-9a0e-48df-b27f-f0d41aec9f4f

[2026-02-22 07:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Australia at climate crossroads as old fuel path tapers

Snippet: February 22, 2026 07:30 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/australia-at-climate-crossroads-as-old-fuel-path-tapers/

[2026-02-22 05:15 UTC+10:00] [Austria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: At least five people killed in string of avalanches in Austria

Snippet: Fatalities and injuries reported in avalanches across Tirol after prolonged snowfall and windy conditions

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/21/people-killed-in-string-of-avalanches-tirol-austria

[2026-02-22 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Tagaytay lamb promo goes beyond the usual chops

Snippet: A trip to Tagaytay is often made for a number of reasons: the view of the lake from one of the many restaurants that line the ridge, the cooler weather — especially for those coming from Manila — and the food to be had, whether restaurant fare, coconut pie or fresh fruits and vegetables.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/22/the-sunday-times/places-and-palates/tagaytay-lamb-promo-goes-beyond-the-usual-chops/2282295

[2026-02-21 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Environment

Snippet: Japanese retailer partners with Mitsui & Co. on plantation in Brazil

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/environment

[2026-02-21 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Climate Change

Snippet: Japanese retailer partners with Mitsui & Co. on plantation in Brazil

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/environment/climate-change

[2026-02-21 19:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea to closely monitor additional U.S. measures following Supreme Court ruling on Trump's tariffs

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will closely monitor additional U.S. measures and the trade environment as U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order to impose a new 10 percent "global tariff" on all countries following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling against his emergency tariffs, Cheong Wa Dae said Saturday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260221005000315

[2026-02-20 19:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: France on edge as Loire floods and storm Pedro threatens more chaos

Snippet: Water now reaches building fronts after a week of steady rise. The peak is close, but levels have not begun to fall. One man is missing after his canoe capsized. Météo-France says the country has logged 35 straight days of rain, the longest spell since records began in 1959. Several western departments remain on red alert as Storm Pedro approaches.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/20/france-on-edge-as-loire-floods-and-storm-pedro-threatens-more-chaos/

[2026-02-20 18:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Topic:Weather

Snippet: A tropical low over the NT might move into SA next week, continuing to bring heavy rain and flooding.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/topic/weather

[2026-02-20 18:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Takaichi vows to make Japan ‘strong’, says no to ‘reckless’ fiscal policy

Snippet: The prime minister said Tokyo was facing ‘the most severe and complex security environment’ since World War II, citing China and Russia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3344108/takaichi-vows-make-japan-strong-and-prosperous-rules-out-reckless-fiscal-policy

[2026-02-20 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong public hospitals report decline in emergency visits over Lunar New Year

Snippet: Hospital Authority links 15 per cent year-on-year decline in A&E cases during the first three days of the holiday to fee reforms taking effect

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3344086/hong-kong-public-hospitals-report-decline-emergency-visits-over-lunar-new-year

[2026-02-20 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China ‘history fangirls’ visit mausoleums, write books, spark heritage tour boost

Snippet: Devotees of historical figures make pilgrimages to ancient sites to pay tribute, but concerns mount over environmental pollution

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3342507/china-history-fangirls-visit-mausoleums-write-books-marking-rapid-growth-heritage-tourism

[2026-02-20 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Climate crisis] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Extreme heat lab: enduring the climate of the future

Snippet: Around the world, global heating is already giving us more frequent heatwaves, and when we get them they are lasting longer and bringing more heat.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2026/feb/19/extreme-heat-lab-enduring-the-climate-of-the-future

[2026-02-20 05:58 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: 'Canary in the coal mine': The possum on the frontline of Australia's extinction crisis

Snippet: The lemuroid ringtail possum is just one animal facing the challenges associated with a rapidly warming climate. Source: Supplied / Gary W Wilson via iNaturalist

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/possum-threatened-species-australia/mar3m3qe5

[2026-02-19 23:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Green group calls for action after Hong Kong campsites packed

Snippet: More tents at Ham Tin Wan and Sai Wan campsites in Sai Kung but situation ‘under control’, authorities say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3344030/green-group-calls-action-after-hong-kong-campsites-packed

[2026-02-19 22:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cruz reveals big plans for Peach after drought-breaking Sha Tin victory

Snippet: Veteran trainer is keen to set import for Group races following his first Hong Kong win in 621 days

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3344022/tony-cruz-reveals-big-plans-stunning-peach-after-drought-breaking-sha-tin-victory

[2026-02-19 18:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Crowds continue to flood Hong Kong attractions despite outbound travel surge

Snippet: Popular spots across city continue to draw large festive crowds, even as data shows nearly 16 per cent rise in net outflow during holiday period

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343993/crowds-continue-flood-hong-kong-attractions-despite-outbound-travel-surge

[2026-02-19 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Review | A New Dawn: climate crisis meets fireworks in confusing Japanese anime

Snippet: Yoshitoshi Shinomiya’s beautiful debut feature is sure to excite fans of Studio Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki, even if a muddled plot lets it down

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3343958/berlin-2026-new-dawn-movie-review-climate-crisis-meets-fireworks-confusing-anime

[2026-02-19 06:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pope Leo laments world ‘in flames’ at Ash Wednesday service

Snippet: The pontiff said the ashes could represent cities destroyed by war, as well as the damage to the environment and international law

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3343941/pope-leo-laments-world-flames-ash-wednesday-service

[2026-02-18 21:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Topic:Conservation

Snippet: US mining giant Alcoa is forced to pay $55 million after unlawfully clearing parts of a Western Australian native forest to mine bauxite.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/topic/conservation

[2026-02-18 17:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Topic:Floods

Snippet: Dave Corstorphan's dogs enjoyed the floodwaters, while waiting two days for the road to reopen.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/topic/floods

[2026-02-18 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The story behind colourful Swiss jewellery brand Aglagla

Snippet: Blending creativity with sustainability, the company offers sparkling pieces handcrafted from vintage glass beads from Paris

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3343457/how-lyla-marsol-and-anouck-mutsaerts-grew-jewellery-brand-aglagla-out-colourful-beads

[2026-02-17 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'Unacceptably high': Concern over lead air pollution results over Hobart

Snippet: A document released to the ABC under Right to Information laws shows lead pollution results from suburbs near Nyrstar's Hobart zinc smelter, as well as suburbs further afield on the eastern shore.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-17/nyrstar-lead-pollution-epa-tests-hobart/106339682

[2026-02-16 22:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: "Desfile" com seis planetas será visível no fim de fevereiro

Snippet: O mês de fevereiro terá um fenômeno nos céus para encher os olhos dos amantes da astronomia. Seis planetas do sistema solar vão se alinhar e formar o que costuma ser chamado de um desfile, alinhamento ou agrupamento planetário.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/desfile-com-seis-planetas-ser%C3%A1-vis%C3%ADvel-no-fim-de-fevereiro/a-75934470

[2026-02-16 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong watchdog finds fragrance allergens in Gucci, Bvlgari perfumes

Snippet: Consumer Council warns perfumes containing excessive fragrance chemicals may lead to ‘cocktail effect’, increasing health risks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3343755/hong-kong-watchdog-finds-fragrance-allergens-gucci-bvlgari-perfumes

[2026-02-16 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage inaugurates new care facility for young elephants on 51st anniversary - DailyNews

Snippet: The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage today (16) celebrated its 51st anniversary by inaugurating a new “Free-Roaming Area for Elephants”, allowing adult male elephants to roam freely in a controlled and safe environment.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/16/breaking-news/952220/pinnawala-elephant-orphanage-inaugurates-new-care-facility-for-young-elephants-on-51st-anniversary/

[2026-02-16 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s green energy leader Inner Mongolia is working on ‘flexible’ power plants

Snippet: The two plants will use coal as a backup to renewable sources such as wind and solar power in a major strategic shift

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3343739/chinas-green-energy-leader-inner-mongolia-starts-work-new-flexible-power-plants

[2026-02-16 13:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong records hottest Lunar New Year’s Eve at 27.9 degrees

Snippet: Previous record for the warmest Lunar New Year’s Eve was 27.8 degrees in 1953, according to forecaster

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3343667/hong-kong-set-warmest-lunar-new-years-eve-record-28-degrees

[2026-02-16 12:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: High tension in India as banks, utilities resist solar shift

Snippet: India’s efforts to nearly double clean energy capacity to 500 gigawatts by 2030 are being met with reluctance from banks and state utilities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3343665/indias-solar-power-push-misses-targets-red-tape-loan-refusals-hamper-transition

[2026-02-16 12:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Topic:Environment

Snippet: Sightings of Antarctic orcas in Australian waters are very rare. A tour group in WA saw what appeared to be a pod of Antarctic type B killer whales muscle in and steal the meal of a local group of orcas.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/topic/environment

[2026-02-16 01:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Early flower blooms in warm weather add to sellers’ woes at festival fairs

Snippet: Temperatures aside, vendors say competition from rivals over border and poor economy have dampened consumer spending

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343641/early-flower-blooms-warm-weather-add-sellers-woes-festival-fairs

[2026-02-15 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can Malaysia’s ban stop global flow of toxic e-waste?

Snippet: Malaysian customs recently intercepted nearly 200 tonnes of e-waste, but high shipping volumes make detection a ‘challenge’, officials say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3343458/malaysia-says-no-e-waste-dumping-can-its-ban-stop-global-trade

[2026-02-15 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing warns tech giants to curb ‘involution’ amid AI giveaway war

Snippet: Companies should ‘uphold a fair and competitive’ environment to ‘foster innovation and healthy development’, regulator says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3343614/beijing-warns-tech-giants-curb-involution-amid-ai-giveaway-war

[2026-02-15 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesians weigh peril and promise of Jakarta – the world’s most populous city

Snippet: Extreme heat, floods, pollution, congested traffic and a tough job market are some of the major challenges faced by the city’s residents

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3343360/indonesians-weigh-peril-and-promise-life-jakarta-world-most-populous-city

[2026-02-15 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: New Zealand catches flak for ‘secret’ US critical minerals talks

Snippet: Opposition parties accuse the ruling coalition of keeping voters in the dark, fearing a fast track to environmental damage

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3343516/new-zealand-catches-flak-secret-us-critical-minerals-talks

[2026-02-14 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: environmental issues

Snippet: Philippine News Rappler Talk: What the world can learn from Philippine seas Environment Worsening floods? Stop Manila Bay reclamations, say groups Feb 12, 2026 7:02 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Thought Leaders [Pastilan] The cost of neglect in Iligan Feb 9, 2026 3:29 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Voices [OPINION] Waste is political.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/environmental-issues/

[2026-02-14 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Nature

Snippet: Bookmark and watch this episode on February 14 at 6 pm

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/environment/nature/